Hello! I’m Tucker Dunn. I am thirteen and I am currently enrolled in 7th grade at Princeton Academy. I am a frequent runner, and I have ran about 9 5ks over the past 2 years. These words explain how I got the inspiration to form this idea.

I suppose my running career started in Concordia, my old school. I only joined the Track team because my good friend Travis Walton talked me into it. I stunk at short distances, but was pretty good at long distance runs. Then, when I moved back to Hillsborough, my mom signed me up for the school Cross Country team. I was reluctant at first, but I didn’t realize how much I would enjoy it. Had I known then, I would’ve joined in a heartbeat.

In sixth grade, my first year as a Cross Country runner. I must say for a beginner I did pretty well. During my Cross Country season I ran my first 5k. What a rush! It was over too quickly, and I didn't even know about the free food at the end, which was an obvious perk. I didn't even care about my time because I was too tired and happy to think. I think then I knew that this was going to be something I would do a lot.

My second year I improved on Cross Country. My team placed first in the Mercer County Tournament and we won a lot of our races. Also, I ran twice as many 5ks, but I realized something. I was winning, but what was that doing for me? It wasn't making me a better person, it wasn't helping me get into college. So then I figured, what's a way to set me apart from other kids, and gain something in running? And hence, the charity idea was born. I decided to help Steps Together because of the help to people in medical crisis it has given. I also felt comfortable about donating to a local charity.

I learned about Steps Together when I ran in the Wellness Run on March 29 at Dukes Farm. I represented Steps Together in the race by wearing their t‐shirt. I was impressed at the number of people wearing the t‐shirt, and realized how much good the organization was doing in our community. It made me want to help them.

I won my age group at the Wellness Run. This sparked an idea of how I could raise money for Steps Together. I plan on attending ten 5ks over the course of the spring, summer, and early fall. If I win my age group, my sponsors would contribute $50 after every race. If I place in my age group, my sponsors will contribute $25. If I do not place, my sponsors will not have to contribute. The maximum amount a sponsor would have to pay would be $500. With these donations, I could potentially raise $5000 for Steps Together. If individuals want to donate, but not sponsor every race, please use the donation button below. Thank you, and help us raise money for this cause!

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Steps Together is a Hillsborough based 501(c)(3) organization that assists families in our community facing a medical crisis. Click here to learn more about some of the families that Steps Together supports. 97% of your donation will go directly to helping these families, a 3% credit card/paypal fee is applied to all online transactions.

Tucker wins his age group for the first time ever at The Steeplechase Distance Run in 2013.